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“Weather Whiplash” Fueled by Climate Change Produced Catastrophic Fires in LA
Climate change is heightening the swings between very wet and very dry weather, creating prime conditions for wildfires.
Upcoming DNC Election Will Set Democratic Party’s Course on Palestine and More
Two frontrunners in the DNC chair race say Palestinian American Rep. Ruwa Romman should have spoken at the convention.
Biden’s Offshore Drilling “Ban” Won’t Protect Gulf of Mexico From Oil Spills
Biden invoked the 2010 BP oil spill, but his ban doesn’t include the area of the Gulf where the spill occurred.
Big Agriculture Is Leading Us Into the Bird Flu Abyss
The federal government's deference to agriculture industry interests has put the US at risk of a public health crisis.
Trump’s First Term Reshaped Federal Courts. What Can We Expect From His Second?
Trump is poised to appoint even more conservative judges in his second term.
“We Have to Act”: Taxpayers Suing Congressmembers for Funding Genocide Speak Out
Plaintiff Tarik Kanaana says the lawsuit “has given people something to rally behind and a renewed sense of hope.”
With Trump at the Helm, Nuclear Uncertainty Is Set to Grow in 2025
Eighty years after the first atomic bombs, experts say it’s past time to rein in nuclear weapons.
10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024
2024 saw inspiring wins for workers, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
Biden Moves to Protect Climate Progress From Trump, But Advocates Want More
Time is running out for the administration to secure its legacy as Trump vows to shred it all.
Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn’t California?
The liberal state voted to keep prison slavery in its constitution, but the national movement to ban it isn’t deterred.